Author Chat with Kate Washington

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07/28/24 • 45 min

I sit down with Kate Washington to discuss her compelling book, "Already Toast," which delves into the profound and multifaceted caregiving journey. Kate shares her deeply personal experience of caring for her husband as he underwent a stem cell transplantation for lymphoma. We explore the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges, and the emotional and physical toll that caregiving can take. Through her narrative, Kate provides invaluable insights and reflections that resonate with anyone who has navigated the intricate path of supporting a loved one through a serious illness. Join us for a candid and heartfelt conversation that sheds light on caregiving's often unspoken realities and complexities.
https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

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Survivor Chat with Brad and Josie: Cancer Recurrence

How do you navigate the turbulent waters of cancer recurrence and its treatment?
In this emotionally charged episode, we share deeply personal stories of battling persistent abnormal cells, undergoing numerous medical procedures (surgery, radiation, and stem cell transplant), and the heart-wrenching decision to opt for treatments that come at large risk of loss of fertility, loss of life, and loss of quality of life. We will discuss the unique nature of each of our cancer journeys (Brad's lymphoma and Josie's solid tumor), all through the lens of lived experiences. Prevention strategies are also discussed.
Helpful links:
https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine-for-hpv.html
https://bethematch.org/transplant-basics/how-blood-stem-cell-transplants-work/how-donors-and-patients-are-matched/
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/stem-cell-transplant/types-of-transplants.html

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

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Survivorchat with Brad and Josie: Cancer Treatment Complications Part 1

Join us as Brad and I dive into the unspoken challenges related to cancer therapies. We share our personal experiences with honesty and vulnerability.
We had so much content that we split it into two parts. This is the first part, in which we tackle the often-overlooked subjects of fertility, intimacy, bone health, accelerated aging, and the emotionally taxing effects of stigmas associated with cancer. In future episodes, we hope to tackle these topics in more detail.
Brad and I share our stories in the hope of resonating with and supporting fellow survivors who are walking a similar path.

General Links:

Disclaimers: https://cancersurvivormd.org/disclaimers/
Brad Buchanan: https://linktr.ee/bradthechimera
G [Josie] van Londen: https://linktr.ee/cancersurvivormd
CancerBridges: https://cancerbridges.org/

CancerSurvivorMD® - Author Chat with Kate Washington

Transcript

G van Londen00:01:06.409

Thank you , jen and Wendy , for allowing me to speak tonight with a very special person , kate Washington , who has written this book Already Toast . Some of you were here a few months ago also when we spoke with her husband , brent Buchanan , and his horrifying journey through lymphoma treatment and he had quite some terrible complications from that ,

G van Londen